Potato Variety Guide 2019

POTATO VARIETY GUIDE

With over 180 years in the agriculture industry, Elders knows about delivering the best products and services to Australian farmers.

Elders is one of the leading, independent suppliers of fresh PBR potatoes offering potato growers and packers high yielding, low disease and market ready potatoes that provide improvements in yield and efficiency for the industry that every part of the value chain can benefit from.

What started with a handful of varieties has now grown into a collection of over 35 Plant Breeder’s Rights (PBR) potato varieties in various stages of commercialisation, with more in development. Our certified seed of PBR potato varieties provide unique points of difference, including high yields, low disease status, higher general disease resistance, and opportunity for diverse cooking styles and eating experiences.

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A L L O R A DESCRIPTION

An early season variety with high yields of round oval shaped potatoes. Allora is a bright yellow flesh and skin potato. The variety is well suited to general use and has nice potato culinary characteristics.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Quality Attributes Skin Colour

Light Yellow

Tuber Shape

Short Oval

Skin Texture

Smooth

Uniformity of Shape

Good

Flesh Colour

Light Yellow

Eye Depth

Shallow

Dry Matter

19%

Carbohydrate

12%

Cooking Attributes Allora is suited to boiling, salads and microwave. A firm cooking type of potato with fine potato flavour typical in yellow fleshed potatoes.

Suggested cooking styles

MASH

SALAD

MICROWAVE

BOIL

GROWER INFORMATION

Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab Common Scab

Moderate Resistance

Gangrene

Tuber Blight

Moderate Resistance

Potato Leaf Roll Virus

Moderate Resistance

Potato Virus Y

High Resistance Resistant

Black Leg

High Resistance

PCN RO1

Foliage Blight

Moderate Resistance

PCN pallida (2,3)

Silver Scurf

Black Dot

Moderate Resistance

Maturity

Second Early Crop

Yield

Medium to High

Dry Rot Agronomic Attributes Dormancy

Short to Medium

Damage Resistance Bruising resistance

Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes The variety Allora is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act, 1994. Unlawful propagation of Allora is an offence under the Act.

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A R G O S DESCRIPTION

Argos is an extremely high yielding early maincrop maturing variety that produces large uniform tubers of good flavour. Argos is resistant to drought and tolerates heat stress, and well suited to hot growing areas and seasons. Argos is a suitable choice for organic production methods.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Quality Attributes Skin Colour

Cream To White

Tuber Shape

Oblong

Skin Texture

Smooth

Uniformity of Shape

Good

Flesh Colour

Cream To White

Eye Depth

Shallow

Dry Matter

Low

Cooking Attributes Best for boiling and microwave. A firm cooking type potato with pleasing taste and smooth texture.

Suggested cooking styles

MASH

BAKE/ROAST

MICROWAVE

BOIL

GROWER INFORMATION

Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab

Moderate Resistance

Tuber Blight

Good Resistance

Common Scab

Moderate Resistance

Potato Leaf Roll Virus

Slightly Susceptible

Gangrene

Moderately Susceptible

Potato Virus Y

Moderately Susceptible

Black Leg

Moderately Susceptible

PCN RO1

Resistant

Foliage Blight

Good Resistance

PCN Pallida (2,3)

Partial Resistance

Silver Scurf

Slightly Susceptible

Black Dot

Moderate Resistance

Dry Rot

Susceptible

Agronomic Attributes Dormancy

Medium

Maturity

Early to Main Crop

Damage Resistance

Moderately Susceptible

Yield

Very High

Bruising Resistance

Moderately Susceptible

Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes The variety Argos is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Argos is an offence under the Act.

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B A LT I C C R E A M DESCRIPTION

A maincrop season variety with medium to high yields of short oval shaped potatoes. Baltic Cream is suited to frying, dry baking, roasting and is good enough to display as a washed product. This variety is well suited for processing, particularly crisping.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Quality Attributes Skin Colour Skin Texture

Cream Smooth

Tuber Shape Uniformity of Shape

Short Oval Good

Flesh Colour

White

Eye Depth

Shallow to Medium

Dry Matter

Medium - High

Tuber Set

High

Cooking Attributes Baltic Cream is suited to frying, dry baking, roasting and is good enough to display as a washed product.

A firm cooking type of potato with fine potato flavour.

Suggested cooking styles

MASH

BAKE/ROAST

FRY/CHIPS

BOIL

GROWER INFORMATION

Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab

Moderate Resistance

Tuber Blight

Moderate Resistance

Common Scab

Moderate Resistance

Potato Leaf Roll Virus

Moderate Resistance

Gangrene

High Resistance

Potato Virus Y

High Resistance

Black Leg

Moderate Resistance

PCN RO1

Resistant

Foliage Blight

Moderate Resistance

PCN Pallida (2,3)

Silver Scurf

Leaf Blight

Moderate Resistance

Maturity

Main Crop

Yield

Extremely high

Dry Rot Agronomic Attributes Dormancy

Long

Damage Resistance Bruising Resistance

Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes The variety Baltic Cream is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act, 1994. Unlawful propagation of Baltic Cream is an offence under the Act.

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B O U N T Y DESCRIPTION

A mid season variety with high yields of round oval shaped potatoes. Bounty has a bright cream skin and is a cream flesh potato. The variety is well suited to the general market and yields very well.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Quality Attributes Skin Colour

Bright Cream

Tuber Shape

Round Short Oval

Skin Texture

Smooth

Uniformity of Shape

Very Good

Flesh Colour

Cream

Eye Depth

Shallow

Dry Matter

Medium

Cooking Attributes Excellent potato for general use and good for dry baking, roasting boiling, mashing and microwave. A firm cooking type potato with a good taste and texture.

Suggested cooking styles

MASH

BAKE/ROAST

MICROWAVE

BOIL

GROWER INFORMATION

Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab

Slightly Susceptible

Tuber Blight

Moderately Susceptible

Common Scab

Moderate Resistance

Potato Leaf Roll Virus

Moderate Resistance

Potato Virus Y

Moderate Resistance

Gangrene Black Leg

Resistant

PCN RO1

Resistant

Foliage Blight

Slightly Susceptible

PCN Pallida (2,3)

Susceptible

Silver Scurf

Slightly Susceptible

Black Dot

Slightly Susceptible

Dry Rot

Moderately Susceptible

Agronomic Attributes Dormancy

Medium

Maturity

Main Crop

Damage Resistance

Slightly Susceptible

Yield

Very High

Bruising Resistance

Slightly Susceptible

Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes Bounty is the Intellectual Property of Elders and unauthorised propagation is not permitted.

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C A B A R E T DESCRIPTION

A mid season variety with high yields of oblong shaped potatoes. Cabaret is a cream skin and cream flesh coloured potato. The variety is well suited to the baking, roasting, frying and mashing market with a great potato flavour and long storability.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Quality Attributes Skin Colour

Cream

Tuber Shape

Oblong to Long

Skin Texture

Smooth

Uniformity of Shape

Good

Flesh Colour

Cream

Eye Depth

Shallow

Dry Matter

Medium to High

Cooking Attributes General use and very good for dry baking, roasting and boiling. A firm cooking type potato with a pleasing taste and texture.

Suggested cooking styles

FRY/CHIPS

MASH

BAKE/ROAST

WEDGES

GROWER INFORMATION

Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab

Slightly Susceptible

Tuber Blight

Moderately Susceptible

Common Scab

Slightly Susceptible

Potato Leaf Roll Virus

Moderately Susceptible

Potato Virus Y

Moderately Susceptible

Gangrene Black Leg

Good Resistance

PCN RO1

Resistant

Foliage Blight

Moderately Susceptible

PCN Pallida (2,3)

Susceptible

Silver Scurf

Slightly Susceptible

Black Dot

Resistant

Dry Rot

Moderately Susceptible

Agronomic Attributes Dormancy

Long

Maturity

Main Crop

Damage Resistance

Moderate Resistance

Yield

High

Bruising Resistance

Good Resistance

Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes The variety Cabaret is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Cabaret is an offence under the Act.

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C A S A B L A N C A DESCRIPTION

An early season variety with high yields of round oval shaped potatoes. Casablanca has bright cream skin and is a cream flesh potato. The variety is well suited to the general market and is high yielding.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Quality Attributes Skin Colour

Cream

Tuber Shape

Round Short Oval

Skin Texture

Smooth

Uniformity of Shape

Very Good

Flesh Colour

Cream

Eye Depth

Shallow

Dry Matter

Low

Cooking Attributes Excellent potato for general use and good for dry baking, roasting boiling, mashing and microwave. A firm cooking type potato with good taste and texture.

Suggested cooking styles

MASH

BAKE/ROAST

MICROWAVE

BOIL

GROWER INFORMATION

Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab

Slightly Susceptible

Tuber Blight

Moderately Susceptible

Common Scab

Slight Resistance

Potato Leaf Roll Virus

Moderate Resistance

Potato Virus Y

Moderate Resistance

Gangrene Black Leg

Resistant

PCN RO1

Resistant

Foliage Blight

Slightly Susceptible

PCN Pallida (2,3)

Susceptible

Silver Scurf

Slightly Susceptible

Black Dot

Slightly Susceptible

Dry Rot

Susceptible

Agronomic Attributes Dormancy

Short

Maturity

Early Crop

Damage Resistance

Slightly Susceptible

Yield

High

Bruising Resistance

Moderate Resistance

Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes Casablanca is the Intellectual Property of Elders and unauthorised propagation is not permitted.

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C H I C A G O DESCRIPTION

A mid season variety with high yields of round oval shaped potatoes. Chicago is a light yellow skin and yellow flesh potato with discrete red eyes. The variety is well suited to the processing market with a great potato flavour. Chicago produces the highest yields of dry matter per hectare in Europe. Stands up to hot growing conditions.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Quality Attributes Skin Colour

Light Yellow with Red Eyes Tuber Shape

Skin Texture

Light Russeting

Uniformity of Shape

Good

Flesh Colour

Yellow

Eye Depth

Shallow to Medium

Dry Matter

High

Round Oval

Cooking Attributes Excellent potato for baking, roasting, chipping and will produce a drier mash. A firm cooking type potato with dense flesh and texture.

Suggested cooking styles

FRY/CHIPS

MASH

BAKE/ROAST

WEDGES

GROWER INFORMATION

Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab

Slightly Susceptible

Tuber Blight

Slight Resistance

Common Scab

Slight Resistance

Potato Leaf Roll Virus

Moderate Resistance

Potato Virus Y

Susceptible

Gangrene Black Leg

Slightly Susceptible

PCN RO1

Resistant

Foliage Blight

Slight Resistance

PCN Pallida (2,3)

Slightly Susceptible

Silver Scurf

Moderate Resistance

Black Dot

Slight Resistance

Dry Rot

Resistant

Agronomic Attributes Dormancy

Medium to Long

Maturity

Early to Main Crop

Damage Resistance

Moderate Resistance

Yield

High

Bruising Resistance

Moderate Resistance

Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes The variety Chicago is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Chicago is an offence under the Act.

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D A I S Y DESCRIPTION

A mid season variety with high yields of oblong shaped cream to light yellow potatoes with yellow flesh. Daisy is well suited to general cooking but specialises in baking and roasting with a great potato flavour.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Quality Attributes Skin Colour

Cream to Light Yellow

Tuber Shape

Oval

Skin Texture

Smooth

Uniformity of Shape

Good

Flesh Colour

Yellow

Eye Depth

Shallow

Dry Matter

Medium to High

Cooking Attributes General use and very good for dry baking, roasting and microwave. A firm cooking type potato with pleasing taste and a dense texture.

Suggested cooking styles

FRY/CHIPS

MASH

BAKE/ROAST

GROWER INFORMATION

Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab Moderate Resistance Common Scab

Moderately Susceptible

Gangrene

Tuber Blight

Slight Resistance

Potato Leaf Roll Virus

Moderate Resistance

Potato Virus Y

Susceptible

Black Leg

Good Resistance

PCN RO1

Resistant

Foliage Blight

Moderate Resistance

PCN Pallida (2,3)

Slightly Susceptible

Scurf

Moderately Susceptible

Black Dot

Slight Resistance

Agronomic Attributes Dormancy

Medium

Maturity

Early to Main Crop

Damage Resistance

Moderate Resistance

Yield

High

Bruising Resistance

Good Resistance

Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes The variety Daisy is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Daisy is an offence under the Act.

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E M E R A L D DESCRIPTION

An early medium season variety with high yields of short oval shaped potatoes. Emerald has cream skin and light yellow flesh coloured potatoes. The variety is well suited to general use in the Australian market.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Quality Attributes Skin Colour

Cream

Tuber Shape

Short Oval

Skin Texture

Slightly Russeted

Uniformity of Shape

Good

Flesh Colour

Light Yellow

Eye Depth

Shallow Medium

Dry Matter

Medium

Tuber Set

Medium

Cooking Attributes Emerald is well suited for boiling, mashing and will also suit dry baking and roasting as well as microwave use.

A firm cooking type of potato with fine potato flavour typical of yellow fleshed potatoes.

Suggested cooking styles

MASH

BAKE/ROAST

MICROWAVE

BOIL

GROWER INFORMATION

Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab Moderate Resistance Common Scab

Slightly Susceptible

Gangrene

Tuber Blight

Slightly Susceptible

Potato Leaf Roll Virus

Susceptible

Potato Virus Y

Moderately Susceptible

Black Leg

Moderate Resistance

PCN RO1

Susceptible

Foliage Blight

Slightly Susceptible

PCN Pallida (2,3)

Susceptible

Scurf

Slightly Susceptible

Black Dot

Susceptible

Dry Rot

Moderately Susceptible

Medium

Maturity

Second Early

Damage Resistance

Moderate Resistance

Yield

Medium

Bruising Resistance

Moderate Resistance

Agronomic Attributes Dormancy

Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes The variety Emerald is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Emerald is an offence under the Act.

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E V A DESCRIPTION

A mid season variety with high yields of oblong shaped potatoes. Eva has white skin and flesh coloured potatoes. The variety is well suited to the general market with a great potato flavour and versatile cooking uses.

It has high virus Y resistance and long dormancy for good storability.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Quality Attributes Skin Colour

White

Tuber Shape

Round to Oblong

Skin Texture

Smooth

Uniformity of Shape

Good

Flesh Colour

White

Eye Depth

Shallow

Dry Matter

Medium to High

Cooking Attributes Excellent potato for dry baking, roasting and making home-made chips. A firm cooking type potato with pleasing taste and slightly dry texture.

Suggested cooking styles

MASH

BAKE/ROAST

MICROWAVE

FRY/CHIPS

BOIL

GROWER INFORMATION

Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab

Moderate Resistance

Tuber Blight

Slightly Susceptible

Common Scab

Slightly Susceptible

Potato Leaf Roll Virus

Susceptible

Potato Virus Y

Moderately Susceptible

Gangrene Black Leg

Moderate Resistance

PCN RO1

Susceptible

Foliage Blight

Moderate Resistance

PCN Pallida (2,3)

Susceptible

Silver Scurf

Moderate Resistance

Black Dot

Susceptible

Long

Maturity

Second Early

Damage Resistance

Moderate Resistance

Yield

High

Bruising Resistance

Moderate Resistance

Dry Rot Agronomic Attributes Dormancy

Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes The variety Eva is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Eva is an offence under the Act.

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E X C A L I B U R DESCRIPTION

A main season variety with high yields of oval shaped potatoes. Excalibur has light cream skin cream flesh coloured potatoes. The variety is well suited to the general and gourmet market with a great potato flavour and versatile cooking uses.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Quality Attributes Skin Colour

Beige

Tuber Shape

Oval

Skin Texture

Smooth

Uniformity of Shape

Good

Flesh Colour

Cream

Eye Depth

Shallow

Dry Matter

Medium

Cooking Attributes General use and very good for dry baking, roasting boiling and microwave. A firm cooking type potato with pleasing taste and texture.

Suggested cooking styles

SALAD

MASH

BAKE/ROAST

BOIL

GROWER INFORMATION

Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab

Moderate Resistance

Tuber Blight

Moderate Resistance

Common Scab

Slightly Susceptible

Potato Leaf Roll Virus

Slightly Susceptible

Potato Virus Y

Slightly Susceptible

Gangrene Black Leg

Resistant

PCN RO1

Resistant

Foliage Blight

Slightly Susceptible

PCN Pallida (2,3)

Partial Resistance

Silver Scurf

Moderate Resistance

Black Dot

Moderate Resistance

Dormancy

Medium

Maturity

Main Crop

Damage Resistance

Moderate Resistance

Yield

Very High

Bruising Resistance

Moderate Resistance

Agronomic Attributes

Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes

The variety Excalibur is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Excalibur is an offence under the Act.

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F I D E L I A DESCRIPTION

Fidelia is an early salad type variety for the fresh market. The variety has a high yield potential, an attractive appearance and very good culinary qualities.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Quality Attributes Skin Colour

Yellow

Tuber Shape

Round/Oval

Skin Texture

Smooth

Uniformity of Shape

Even

Flesh Colour

Yellow

Eye Depth

Shallow

Dry Matter

18%

Carbohydrate/ 100G

14.5%

Cooking Attributes Fidelia is suited to baking and roasting and can be displayed as a washed product. A firm cooking potato with fine potato flavour.

Suggested cooking styles

MASH

BAKE/ROAST

BOIL

WEDGES

GROWER INFORMATION

Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab

Good Resistance

Tuber Blight

High Resistance

Common Scab

High Resistance

Potato Leaf Roll Virus

Moderate Resistance

Gangrene

Moderate Resistance

Potato Virus Y

High Resistance

Black Leg

High Resistance

PCN RO1

Resistant

Foliage Blight

Moderate Resistance

PCN Pallida (2,3)

Silver Scurf

Moderate

Black Dot

High Resistance

Dry Rot

Susceptible Maturity

Early Main Crop

Yield

High

Agronomic Attributes Dormancy

Medium

Damage Resistance Bruising Resistance

Resistant

Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes The variety Fidelia is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Fidelia is an offence under the Act.

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F R I A R DESCRIPTION

A high yielding, early season variety with round oval shaped potatoes. Friar has cream to light yellow skin and is a light yellow flesh potato. The variety is well suited to dry baking, roasting, mashing and chipping markets with a great potato flavour. Friar is a relatively high dry matter variety.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Quality Attributes Skin Colour

Cream

Tuber Shape

Round Oval

Skin Texture

Smooth

Uniformity of Shape

Good

Flesh Colour

Light Yellow

Eye Depth

Shallow

Dry Matter

Medium to High

Cooking Attributes Excellent potato for general use and very good for dry baking, roasting and boiling. A firm cooking type potato with pleasing taste and dense texture.

Suggested cooking styles

MASH

BAKE/ROAST

FRY/CHIPS

WEDGES

GROWER INFORMATION Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab

Good Resistance

Tuber Blight

Moderately Susceptible

Common Scab

Moderately Susceptible

Potato Leaf Roll Virus

Moderate Resistance

Gangrene

Moderate Resistance

Potato Virus Y

Moderate Resistance

Black Leg

Moderate Resistance

PCN RO1

Moderate Resistance

Foliage Blight

Moderate Resistance

PCN Pallida (2,3)

Partial Resistance

Silver Scurf

Moderate Resistance

Black Dot

Moderate Resistance

Dry Rot

Moderately Susceptible

Agronomic Attributes Dormancy

Short to Medium

Maturity

Early to Main Crop

Damage Resistance

Moderately Susceptible

Yield

High

Bruising Resistance

Moderately Susceptible

Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes The variety Friar is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Friar is an offence under the Act.

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H A R M O N Y DESCRIPTION

Harmony has excellent washing qualities that produce high pack outs of medium sized tubers. Harmony produces bold uniformly shaped tubers with a smooth white skin finish. It is high yielding, low out-grades, has excellent damage and bruise resistance while also storing well.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Quality Attributes Skin Colour

White

Tuber Shape

Oval

Skin Texture

Smooth

Uniformity of Shape

Good

Flesh Colour

White

Eye Depth

Shallow

Dry Matter

Low

Cooking Attributes Best for boiling and microwave. A firm cooking type potato with pleasing taste and smooth texture.

Suggested cooking styles

MASH

MICROWAVE

BOIL

GROWER INFORMATION

Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab Susceptible

Tuber Blight

Moderately Susceptible

Common Scab

Moderate Resistance

Potato Leaf Roll Virus

Slight Resistance

Gangrene

Good Resistance

Potato Virus Y

Fairly Susceptible

Black Leg

Moderate Resistance

Pcn Ro1

Partial Resistance

Foliage Blight

Moderately Susceptible

Pcn Pallida (2,3)

Partial Resistance

Silver Scurf

Moderately Susceptible

Black Dot

Resistant

Medium to Long

Maturity

Main Crop

Damage Resistance

Moderately Susceptible

Yield

High

Bruising Resistance

Good Resistance

Agronomic Attributes Dormancy

Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes The variety Harmony is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Harmony is an offence under the Act.

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I N O V A DESCRIPTION

A quick maturing variety that can be grown in 90 to 100 days. Inova has good yields of oval shaped, light yellow skin and flesh coloured potatoes with excellent skin finish. The variety is well suited to the gourmet market with a great potato flavour and versatile cooking uses.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Quality Attributes Skin Colour

Light Yellow

Tuber Shape

Oval

Skin Texture

Smooth

Uniformity of Shape

Good

Flesh Colour

Light Yellow

Eye Depth

Shallow

Dry Matter

Low to Medium

Cooking Attributes Best for salads and very good for dry baking, boiling and microwave. A firm cooking type potato with pleasing taste and texture.

Suggested cooking styles

MASH

BAKE/ROAST

MICROWAVE

SALAD

BOIL

GROWER INFORMATION

Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab Moderate Resistance

Tuber Blight

Good Resistance

Potato Leaf Roll Virus

Moderate Resistance

Gangrene

Potato Virus Y

Good Resistance

Black Leg

PCN RO1

Resistant

Common Scab

Foliage Blight

Moderate Resistance

Susceptible

PCN Pallida (2,3)

Short to Medium

Maturity

Very Early to Early

Damage Resistance

Moderate Resistance

Yield

Good

Bruising Resistance

Moderate Resistance

Agronomic Attributes Dormancy

Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes The variety Inova is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Inova is an offence under the Act.

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K I N G S M A N

[EXCALIBUR X CAESAR] DESCRIPTION

A main season variety. A good alternative for Maris Piper. Exceptionally high marketable yields of bright, oval tubers.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Quality Attributes Skin Colour

Light Beige

Tuber Shape

Short Oval

Skin Texture

Smooth

Uniformity of Shape

Good

Flesh Colour

Medium Yellow

Eye Depth

Very Shallow

Dry Matter

Moderate to High

Carbohydrate

Moderate

Cooking Attributes Kingsman is an early maincrop, bold, short-oval variety with very high yield, clear grower benefits and is probably our best tasting variety... ever!

Suggested cooking styles

BAKE/ROAST

FRY/CHIPS

GROWER INFORMATION

Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab

Slightly Susceptible

Tuber Blight

Slightly Susceptible

Common Scab

Slightly Susceptible

Potato Leaf Roll Virus

Good Resistance

Gangrene

Moderate Resistance

Potato Virus Y

Susceptible

Black Leg

Moderate Resistance

PCN RO1

Resistant

Foliage Blight

Slightly Susceptible

PCN Pallida (2,3)

Susceptible [but “tolerant”]

Silver scurf

Good Resistance

Leaf Blight

Slightly Susceptible

Dry rot

Good Resistance

Agronomic Attributes Dormancy

Good, long-term

Maturity

Main Crop

Damage Resistance

Good Resistance

Yield

Exceptionally High

Bruising Resistance

Good Resistance

Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes The variety Kingsman is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act, 1994. Unlawful propagation of Kingsman is an offence under the Act.

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K E S T R E L DESCRIPTION

A quick maturing variety with high yields of oblong shaped potatoes. Kestrel has a light cream skin with purple eyes and is a cream flesh coloured potato. The variety is well suited to the general and gourmet market with a great potato flavour and versatile cooking uses. The most identifiable variety in the market.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Quality Attributes Skin Colour

Cream with Purple Eyes

Tuber Shape

Oblong

Skin Texture

Smooth

Uniformity of Shape

Good

Flesh Colour

Cream

Eye Depth

Shallow

Dry Matter

Medium to High

Cooking Attributes Excellent potato for general use and very good for dry baking, roasting boiling and microwave. A firm cooking type potato with pleasing taste and texture.

Suggested cooking styles

MASH

BAKE/ROAST

MICROWAVE

BOIL

GROWER INFORMATION

Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab Slightly Susceptible Common Scab

Slightly Susceptible

Gangrene

Tuber Blight

Moderately Susceptible

Potato Leaf Roll Virus

Moderately Susceptible

Potato Virus Y

Moderate Resistance

Black Leg

Good Resistance

PCN RO1

Partial Resistance

Foliage Blight

Slightly Susceptible

PCN Pallida (2,3)

Partial Resistance

Silver Scurf

Moderate Resistance

Dry Rot

Moderate Resistance

Agronomic Attributes Dormancy

Moderate Resistance

Short to Medium

Maturity

Early to Main Crop

Damage Resistance

Moderate Resistance

Yield

High

Bruising Resistance

Good Resistance

Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes The variety Kestrel is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Kestrel is an offence under the Act.

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L A N O R M A DESCRIPTION

A main season variety with very high yields of round oval shaped potatoes. Lanorma has light cream skin and light yellow flesh coloured potatoes. The variety is well suited to the general market with a great potato flavour and versatile cooking uses.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Quality Attributes Skin Colour

Cream

Tuber Shape

Flat Oval

Skin Texture

Smooth

Uniformity of Shape

Good

Flesh Colour

Light Yellow

Eye Depth

Shallow

Dry Matter

Medium

Cooking Attributes General use and very good for boiling for salads, mashing, good for baking, roasting and microwave. Will make home chips. A firm cooking type potato with pleasing taste and texture.

Suggested cooking styles

MASH

BAKE/ROAST

MICROWAVE

SALAD

BOIL

GROWER INFORMATION

Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab Moderately Susceptible Common Scab

Good Resistance

Gangrene

Tuber Blight

Moderately Susceptible

Potato Leaf Roll Virus

Moderate Resistance

Potato Virus Y

Moderate Resistance

Black Leg

Moderately Susceptible

PCN RO1

Resistance

Foliage Blight

Moderately Susceptible

PCN Pallida (2,3)

Moderate Resistance

Silver Scurf

Resistant

Agronomic Attributes Dormancy

Moderate Resistance

Long

Maturity

Main Crop

Damage Resistance

Good Resistance

Yield

High

Bruising Resistance

Good Resistance

Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes The variety Lanorma is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Lanorma is an offence under the Act.

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L A P E R L A DESCRIPTION

An early season variety with very high yields of oblong shaped potatoes and tolerates drought. Laperla has light cream skin and cream to light yellow flesh coloured potatoes. The variety is well suited to the fresh market with a sweet potato flavour which rated highly in taste testing.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Quality Attributes Skin Colour

Cream

Tuber Shape

Oblong

Skin Texture

Smooth

Uniformity of Shape

Good

Flesh Colour

Cream to Light Yellow

Eye Depth

Shallow

Dry Matter

Low

Cooking Attributes General use and very good for boiling for salads, mashing and microwave. A firm cooking type potato with pleasing sweet taste and soft texture.

Suggested cooking styles

MASH

BAKE/ROAST

MICROWAVE

BOIL

SALAD

GROWER INFORMATION

Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab Common Scab

Slightly Susceptible

Gangrene

Tuber Blight

Slightly Susceptible

Potato Leaf Roll Virus

Good Resistance

Potato Virus Y

Slightly Susceptible

Black Leg

Good Resistance

PCN RO1

Resistant

Foliage Blight

Slightly Susceptible

PCN Pallida (2,3)

Partial Resistance

Silver Scurf

Black Dot

Agronomic Attributes Dormancy

Short

Maturity

Early

Damage Resistance

Good Resistance

Yield

High

Bruising Resistance

Good Resistance

Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes The variety Laperla is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Laperla is an offence under the Act.

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L A

S T R A D A

DESCRIPTION

La Strada is an early main crop season variety with very high yields bold and bright tubers. Also has a white skin is a cream flesh coloured potato. The variety is well suited to general market and good yields.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Quality Attributes Skin Colour

White

Tuber Shape

Round

Skin Texture

Smooth

Uniformity of Shape

Even

Flesh Colour

Cream

Eye Depth

Shallow

Dry Matter

Very High

Carbohydrate

18%

Cooking Attributes La Strada is suitable for Mash, Baking, Roast, Boiling and Microwave. A firm cooking type potato with a good taste, texture and light in colour.

Suggested cooking styles

MASH

BAKE/ROAST

MICROWAVE

GROWER INFORMATION

Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab

Moderate Resistance

Tuber Blight

Moderately Susceptible

Common Scab

Resistant

Potato Leaf Roll Virus

Susceptible

Gangrene

Moderate Resistance

Potato Virus Y

Slightly Susceptible

Black Leg

Slightly Susceptible

PCN RO1

Moderately Susceptible

Foliage Blight

Slightly Susceptible

PCN Pallida (2,3)

Slightly Susceptible

Silver Scurf

Moderate Resistance

Black Dot

Slightly Susceptible

Dry Rot

Slightly Susceptible

Medium

Maturity

Early Main Crop

Damage Resistance

Slightly Susceptible

Yield

Very High

Bruising Resistance

Moderate Resistance

Growing

Very Short

Agronomic Attributes Dormancy

Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes The variety La Strada is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of La Strada is an offence under the Act.

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M A N H A T T A N DESCRIPTION

Manhattan is an early main crop season variety with high yields of short oval shaped potatoes. Also has a bright cream skin and is a white flesh coloured potato. The variety is well suited to general market and yields well.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Quality Attributes Skin Colour

White

Tuber Shape

Oval

Skin Texture

Smooth

Uniformity of Shape

Very Even

Flesh Colour

Cream

Eye Depth

Shallow

Dry Matter

20%

Carbohydrate

17%

Cooking Attributes Manhattan is suitable for Mash, Baking, Roast, Boiling and Microwave. A firm cooking type potato with a good taste and texture. Very good all round potato.

Suggested cooking styles

BAKE/ROAST

WEDGES

GROWER INFORMATION

Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab

Slightly Susceptible

Tuber Blight

Susceptible

Common Scab

Moderate Resistance

Potato Leaf Roll Virus

Moderate Resistance

Potato Virus Y

Moderately Susceptible

Gangrene Black Leg

Moderate Resistance

PCN RO1

Resistant

Foliage Blight

Slightly Susceptible

PCN Pallida (2,3)

Susceptible

Silver Scurf

Slightly Susceptible

Black Dot

Slightly Susceptible

Dry Rot

Moderate Resistance

Medium

Maturity

Early Main Crop

Damage Resistance

Moderate Resistance

Yield

High

Bruising Resistance

Moderate Resistance

Agronomic Attributes Dormancy

Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes The variety Manhattan is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Manhattan is an offence under the Act.

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M A R G U E R I T E DESCRIPTION

An early medium season variety with high yields of short oval shaped potatoes. Marguerite has a white skin and is a white flesh coloured potato. The variety is well suited to general boiling with a unique sweet flavour from a soft textured potato.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Quality Attributes Skin Colour

White

Tuber Shape

Short Oval

Skin Texture

Smooth

Uniformity of Shape

Good

Flesh Colour

White

Eye Depth

Shallow

Dry Matter

Low

Cooking Attributes Marguerite is suited for general boiling for mashing and will also suit microwave use. A firm cooking type of potato with pleasant sweet taste and soft, smooth texture.

Suggested cooking styles

MASH

BAKE/ROAST

MICROWAVE

BOIL

GROWER INFORMATION

Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab Moderate Resistance Common Scab

Moderate Resistance

Gangrene

Tuber Blight

Slightly Susceptible

Potato Leaf Roll Virus

Moderate Resistance

Potato Virus Y

Moderate Resistance

Black Leg

Moderate Resistance

PCN RO1

Foliage Blight

Moderate Resistance

PCN Pallida (2,3)

Silver Scurf

Black Dot

Dry Rot Agronomic Attributes Dormancy

Medium

Maturity

Early to Main Crop

Damage Resistance

Moderate Resistance

Yield

Very High

Bruising Resistance

Moderate Resistance

Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes The variety Marguerite is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Marguerite is an offence under the Act.

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M E R L O T DESCRIPTION

A maincrop season variety with medium to high yields of short oval shaped potatoes.

Merlot has a bright deep red skin and yellow flesh. The variety is has firm flesh and delicate aroma typical of European style potatoes.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Quality Attributes Skin Colour

Deep Red

Tuber Shape

Short Oval

Skin Texture

Smooth - Slight Textured

Uniformity of Shape

Good

Flesh Colour

Yellow

Eye Depth

Shallow

Dry Matter

Medium to High

Cooking Attributes Merlot is suited to general purpose boiling and baking styles and has an attractive red skin for display as a washed product. A firm cooking type of potato with fine potato flavour.

Suggested cooking styles

MASH

BAKE/ROAST

MICROWAVE

BOIL

GROWER INFORMATION

Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab

Moderate Resistance

Tuber Blight

High Resistance

Common Scab

High Resistance

Potato Leaf Roll Virus

High Resistance

Rhizoctonia

High Resistance

Potato Virus Y

Medium Resistance

Blackleg

High Resistance

PCN RO1, 4(A)

Resistant

Foliage Blight

Moderate Resistance

PCN Pallida (2,3)

Silver Scurf

Internal Rust Spot

High Resistance

Maturity

Main Crop

Damage Resistance

Yield

Medium to High

Bruising Resistance

Storability

Good

Dry Rot

Resistant

Agronomic Attributes Dormancy

Long

Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes The variety Merlot is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act, 1994. Unlawful propagation of Merlot is an offence under the Act.

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N A D I N E DESCRIPTION

An early main season variety with high yields of round oval shaped potatoes. Nadine has a bright cream skin and cream flesh. The variety is well suited to the general market and yields very well.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Quality Attributes Skin Colour

Cream

Tuber Shape

Round Oval

Skin Texture

Smooth

Uniformity of Shape

Very Good

Flesh Colour

Cream

Eye Depth

Shallow

Dry Matter

Low

Cooking Attributes Excellent potato for dry baking, roasting boiling, mashing and microwave. A firm cooking type potato with good taste and texture.

Suggested cooking styles

MASH

BAKE/ROAST

MICROWAVE

BOIL

GROWER INFORMATION

Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab Slightly Susceptible Common Scab

Slight Resistance

Gangrene

Tuber Blight

Moderately Susceptible

Potato Leaf Roll Virus

Moderate Resistance

Potato Virus Y

Moderate Resistance

Black Leg

Resistant

PCN RO1

Resistant

Foliage Blight

Moderate Resistance

PCN Pallida (2,3)

Susceptible

Silver Scurf

Moderate Resistance

Black Dot

Slightly Susceptible

Dry Rot

Moderate Resistance

Agronomic Attributes Dormancy

Medium

Maturity

Early Main Crop

Damage Resistance

Resistant

Yield

High

Bruising Resistance

Moderate Resistance

Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes

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P E L I K A N DESCRIPTION

Pelikan is a bright skinned and white flesh potato. The variety is well suited to general processing, particularly crisping.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Quality Attributes Skin Colour

Cream

Tuber Shape

Short Oval

Skin Texture

Smooth

Uniformity of Shape

Good

Flesh Colour

Light Yellow

Eye Depth

Shallow to Medium

Dry Matter

22%

Carbohydrate

17%

Cooking Attributes Pelikan is suited to frying, dry baking and roasting is good enough to display as a washed product. A firm cooking type of potato with fine potato flavour.

Suggested cooking styles

BAKE/ROAST

FRY/CHIPS

BOIL

WEDGES

GROWER INFORMATION

Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab

Tuber Blight

High Resistance

Common Scab

Moderate Resistance

Potato Leaf Roll Virus

Moderate Resistance

Gangrene

High Resistance

Potato Virus Y

High Resistance

Black Leg

Moderate Resistance

PCN RO1

Resistant

Foliage Blight

Moderate Resistance

PCN Pallida (2,3)

Long

Maturity

Second Early - Main Crop

Yield

Medium to High

Silver Scurf Dry Rot Agronomic Attributes Dormancy Damage Resistance Bruising Resistance Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes The variety Pelikan is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act, 1994. Unlawful propagation of Pelikan is an offence under the Act.

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P I N K

G Y P S Y

[SYMPHONIA X SPEY] DESCRIPTION

A specialty early maincrop variety producing good yields of attractive pink oval tuber with a white eye.

Pink Gypsy is a robust variety with good all-round disease resistance.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Quality Attributes Skin Colour

Red parti- colour

Tuber Shape

Oval Long

Skin Texture

Smooth

Uniformity of Shape

Good

Flesh Colour

White

Eye Depth

Very Shallow

Dry Matter

Medium

Carbohydrate

Medium-High

Cooking Attributes Pink Gypsy is a speciality, early maincrop variety producing good yields of attractive pink oval tubers with a uniform white splash around the eye.

Suggested cooking styles

MASH

BAKE/ROAST

FRY/CHIPS

WEDGES

GROWER INFORMATION

Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab

Good Resistance

Tuber Blight

Moderate Resistance

Common Scab

Good Resistance

Potato Leaf Roll Virus

Moderate Resistance

Gangrene

Moderate Resistance

Potato Virus Y

Moderately Susceptible

Black Leg

Moderate Resistance

PCN RO1

Partial Resistance

Foliage Blight

Slightly Susceptible

PCN Pallida (2,3)

Partial Resistance

Silver Scurf

Good Resistance

Black Dot

Good Resistance

Dry Rot

Moderate Resistance

Black Scurf

Good Resistance

Dormancy

Good long-term

Maturity

Early - Main Crop

Damage Resistance

Good resistance Good resistance

Yield

Good

Agronomic Attributes

Bruising Resistance

Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes

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R U B E S S E DESCRIPTION

A main season variety with high yields of oblong shaped potatoes. Rubesse has a deep, vibrant red skin and is a yellow flesh potato. The variety is well suited to the general and gourmet market with a great potato flavour and versatile cooking uses.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Quality Attributes Skin Colour

Deep Red

Tuber Shape

Oblong

Skin Texture

Smooth

Uniformity of Shape

Good

Flesh Colour

Yellow

Eye Depth

Shallow to Medium

Dry Matter

Medium to High

Cooking Attributes Excellent potato for general use and very good for dry baking, roasting, boiling, microwave and will make homemade chips. A firm cooking type potato with pleasing taste and texture.

Suggested cooking styles

MASH

BAKE/ROAST

FRY/CHIPS

BOIL

GROWER INFORMATION

Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab Slightly Susceptible Common Scab

Slightly Susceptible

Gangrene

Tuber Blight

Susceptible

Potato Leaf Roll Virus

Moderate Resistance

Potato Virus Y

Moderately Susceptible

Black Leg

Slightly Susceptible

PCN RO1

Resistant

Foliage Blight

Slightly Susceptible

PCN Pallida (2,3)

Susceptible

Silver Scurf

Slight Resistance

Black Dot

Slightly Susceptible

Dry Rot

Resistant

Medium

Maturity

Early to Main Crop

Damage Resistance

Slightly Susceptible

Yield

High

Bruising Resistance

Slightly Susceptible

Agronomic Attributes Dormancy

Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes Rubesse is the Intellectual Property of Elders and unauthorised propagation is not permitted.

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V A L O R DESCRIPTION

An early medium season variety with very high yields of short oval shaped potatoes. Valor has a cream skin and is a cream to white flesh coloured potato. The variety is well suited to general boiling for the bulk market.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Quality Attributes Skin Colour

Cream

Tuber Shape

Short Oval

Skin Texture

Slightly Russeted

Uniformity of Shape

Good

Flesh Colour

Cream to White

Eye Depth

Shallow

Dry Matter

Low to Medium

Cooking Attributes Valor is a general bulk market variety and is suited to boiling for mashing. it will also suit dry baking, roasting and microwave use. A firm cooking type with a standard potato flesh.

Suggested cooking styles

MASH

BAKE/ROAST

MICROWAVE

BOIL

GROWER INFORMATION

Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab Slightly Susceptible Common Scab

Slightly Susceptible

Gangrene

Tuber Blight

Moderate Resistance

Potato Leaf Roll Virus

Moderately Susceptible

Potato Virus Y

Moderate Resistance

Black Leg

Slightly Susceptible

PCN RO1 , 4(A)

Resistant

Foliage Blight

Moderate Resistance

PCN Pallida (2,3)

Partial Resistance

Silver Scurf

Moderate Resistance

Black Dot

Moderate Resistance

Dry Rot

Slightly Susceptible

Medium

Maturity

Main Crop

Damage Resistance

Moderate Resistance

Yield

Very High

Bruising Resistance

Moderate Resistance

Agronomic Attributes Dormancy

Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes The variety Valor is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Valor is an offence under the Act.

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V I Z Z E L L E DESCRIPTION

Vizzelle is a main crop season variety with high yields, oval tubers and a light yellow flesh. with a very low carbohydrate level.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Quality Attributes Skin Colour

White

Tuber Shape

Oval

Skin Texture

Smooth

Uniformity of Shape

Very Even

Flesh Colour

Light Yellow

Eye Depth

Shallow

Dry Matter

18%

Carbohydrate

13%

Cooking Attributes Vizzelle is primarily for salad making and boiling. A pleasant waxy texture with good taste and no break down after boiling.

Suggested cooking styles

MASH

BAKE/ROAST

MICROWAVE

BOIL

SALAD

GROWER INFORMATION

Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab

Slight Resistance

Tuber Blight

Susceptible

Common Scab

Resistant

Potato Leaf Roll Virus

Slightly Susceptible

Potato Virus Y

Moderately Susceptible

Gangrene Black Leg

Resistant

PCN RO1

High Resistance

Foliage Blight

Slightly Susceptible

PCN Pallida (2,3)

Slightly Susceptible

Silver Scurf

High Resistance

Leaf Blight

Slightly Susceptible

Dry Rot

Slightly Susceptible

Medium

Maturity

Main Crop

Damage Resistance

Slightly Susceptible

Yield

Exceptionally High

Bruising Resistance

Slightly Susceptible

Agronomic Attributes Dormancy

Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Richard Haynes | P 08 8425 4373 | M 0417 849 119 | E richard.haynes@elders.com.au Level 10, 80 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Sharon Elphinstone | P 03 5941 0200 | M 0439 861 181 | E sharon.elphinstone@elders.com.au Cnr Livestock Way and Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810 www.elders.com.au/potatoes The variety Vizelle is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. 1994. Unlawful propagation of Vizelle is an offence under the Act.

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W E G A DESCRIPTION

Wega is a mid-season variety with high yields of round oval shaped potatoes. Wega is a yellow skin and flesh potato. The variety is well suited to general use and has very nice potato culinary characteristics.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Quality Attributes Skin Colour

Light Yellow

Tuber Shape

Short Oval

Skin Texture

Smooth

Uniformity of Shape

Good

Flesh Colour

Bumble Bee/Dark Yellow

Eye Depth

Shallow

Dry Matter

17%

Carbohydrate

13%

Cooking Attributes Wega is suited to boiling, mashing and microwave. A firm cooking type of potato with fine potato flavour typical in yellow fleshed potatoes.

Suggested cooking styles

MASH

MICROWAVE

BOIL

GROWER INFORMATION

Pest and Disease Resistance Powdery Scab

Tuber Blight

Resistant

Common Scab

Moderate Resistance

Potato Leaf Roll Virus

Moderate Resistance

Gangrene

High Resistance

Potato Virus Y

High Resistance

Black Leg

Resistant

PCN RO1 , 4(A)

Resistant

Foliage Blight

High Resistance

PCN Pallida (2,3)

Silver Scurf

Dry Rot

Moderate Resistance

Short - Medium

Maturity

Main Crop

Damage Resistance

Very Good

Yield

Extremely High

Bruising Resistance

Very Low

Agronomic Attributes Dormancy

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The variety Wega is protected under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act, 1994. Unlawful propagation of Wega is an offence under the Act.

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2

active ingredients

2

modes of action

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